Berend Küpers
Software Architect (via Alten) at VDL ETG Projects B.V.- Claim this Profile
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German Elementary proficiency
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Experience
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VDL ETG Projects B.V.
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Netherlands
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Software Architect (via Alten)
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Sep 2021 - Present
I head a team of ALTEN consultants that develops the software for a leaf cutting robot. This robot cuts the leaves of cucumber or tomato plants in greenhouses to increase the crop yield. Tasks and responsibilities: • Set up requirements with customer and end users • Design software architecture • Coordinate the team of 6 software developers • Deliver input for overall system design I head a team of ALTEN consultants that develops the software for a leaf cutting robot. This robot cuts the leaves of cucumber or tomato plants in greenhouses to increase the crop yield. Tasks and responsibilities: • Set up requirements with customer and end users • Design software architecture • Coordinate the team of 6 software developers • Deliver input for overall system design
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ALTEN Nederland
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Netherlands
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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300 - 400 Employee
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Robotics system architect
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Nov 2021 - Present
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Consultant Mechatronics
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Jun 2013 - Present
As a consultant for Alten Mechatronics I am involved in R&D projects with a focus on robotics and mechatronics. Here my knowledge and expertise contribute to solving costumer problems that require high-tech solutions. I have worked on the application of the open source software framwork ROS (Robot Operating System) in an industrial setting.
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TNO
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Netherlands
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Research Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Robotics System Architect (Via Alten)
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Dec 2017 - Feb 2022
At TNO Integrated Vehicle Safety, I am applying my knowledge in robotics to automated vehicles. I am working on the development of algorithms for sensor fusion and path planning. Also I support my team in the design of a safe and robust system. Within TNO IVS, I am working on several projects, from low-speed urban automated driving to truck-platooning on a highway. At TNO Integrated Vehicle Safety, I am applying my knowledge in robotics to automated vehicles. I am working on the development of algorithms for sensor fusion and path planning. Also I support my team in the design of a safe and robust system. Within TNO IVS, I am working on several projects, from low-speed urban automated driving to truck-platooning on a highway.
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VDL ETG Projects B.V.
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Netherlands
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Robotics engineer (via Alten)
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Jun 2017 - Dec 2017
VDL ETG Projects has developed a first prototype series of a leaf-cutting robot to work in greenhouses. In this project, I was responsible for the design and implementation of the software for this robot. I was responsible for the software architecture, function implementation and testing of the robot. In this project I have used the Robot Operating System (ROS) to speed up the software development process and perform detailed simulations. VDL ETG Projects has developed a first prototype series of a leaf-cutting robot to work in greenhouses. In this project, I was responsible for the design and implementation of the software for this robot. I was responsible for the software architecture, function implementation and testing of the robot. In this project I have used the Robot Operating System (ROS) to speed up the software development process and perform detailed simulations.
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Smart Robotics
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Netherlands
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Industrial Automation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Robotics Engineer (Via Alten)
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Mar 2017 - May 2017
For this project, I have developed a robotics system to detect, clean, pick and place products from a CNC machine. My tasks included: - Development of the vision algorithm to detect products - Design of the hardware - Implementation of the robotics application - Testing of the final system For this project, I have developed a robotics system to detect, clean, pick and place products from a CNC machine. My tasks included: - Development of the vision algorithm to detect products - Design of the hardware - Implementation of the robotics application - Testing of the final system
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Product Engineer (Via Alten)
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Dec 2013 - Apr 2016
Within this project, I have worked on the development of a modular palletising robot to provide a standardized palletising solution for CSi Industries' international customers. As a product engineer, I had the following responsibilities: - Perform functional analysis and create specifications for the standard product - Coordinate the activities of the product team, which consists of mechanical, electrical and software engineers - Support the product owner to define, realize and test a standardized product - Support the system integrator to provide solutions for their projects - Support of sales department by performing feasibility studies Show less
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Lyceo
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Netherlands
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Part-time teaching assistant
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Apr 2010 - May 2013
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TopTrack
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Delft
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Secretary
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Sep 2010 - Sep 2011
TopTrack is the honours program of the bachelor of Mechanical and Maritime Engineering. Tasks: External communication (Newsletters/e-mail), Taking minutes, Administration, Aiding in setting up TopTrack projects TopTrack is the honours program of the bachelor of Mechanical and Maritime Engineering. Tasks: External communication (Newsletters/e-mail), Taking minutes, Administration, Aiding in setting up TopTrack projects
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Secretary
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Sep 2010 - Sep 2011
AEGEE-Delft is a local branch of the European students' forum AEGEE. Tasks: External communication (Newsletters/post/e-mail), Taking minutes, Administration, Organising local events and activities
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President
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Sep 2009 - Sep 2010
AEGEE-Delft is a local branch of the European students' forum AEGEE.Tasks: External representation, Chairing meetings, Planning, Organising events and activities
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Education
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Technische Universiteit Delft / Delft University of Technology
Master of Science, Systems and Control -
Technische Universiteit Delft / Delft University of Technology
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering